Drug laws exist because society wants to decrease the harm from using narcotics. The intent behind punishment is not to enact retribution. It is to discourage substance-takers from engaging in destructive activity. Pennsylvania has a rule that prevents prosecution in...
Fentanyl is a controlled substance present in some prescription medications, particularly those taken by those suffering from severe pain. Unprescribed use of fentanyl is a crime, and in the past fentanyl test strips were also illegal drug paraphernalia. In November...
Pennsylvania takes drug possession very seriously, even for first-time offenses. The consequences include mandatory jail time and fines. To learn more about first-time drug offenses, continue reading this article. Remember that an arrest is not the same as a...
In many states, there are laws against bosses testing employees for drug use. Pennsylvania does not have restrictions preventing private employers from checking their workers. There are many arguments for why testing may violate the civil rights of jobholders. Here...
When you think about drug crimes in the United States, you often associate them with illegal street drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin. Due to the national opioid crisis, however, many drug charges are being brought against people for using or possessing...
If you were recently charged with drug possession, you’re probably wondering what the potential repercussions may be. Drug possession is a serious offense, but depending on the specifics of the charges laid against you the penalties for a conviction can vary...
Not only do Pennsylvania’s DUI laws apply to drunk driving, but they also prohibit individuals from operating or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs (DUID). If your faculties are impaired by drug intoxication or your blood...
A conviction for a drug crime not only results in serious penalties like jail or prison time, but it can also lead to a criminal record that can have lasting, negative consequences such as difficulty getting a job, finding a place to live, or living a normal life....
In Pennsylvania, a judge ruled that officers acted unreasonably when they searched a vehicle in which they smelled drugs even after the passenger showed them his medical marijuana card. Background of the Case In November of 2017, a man and his wife were pulled over by...
In Pennsylvania, simple possession and possession with intent to deliver (PWID) are two separate charges. Simple possession is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and fines. In contrast, PWID is a felony that includes fines and a prison sentence of up to...
